Interviews
In Lisa Kron's plays, joy and sorrow share the stage
In Lisa Kron's plays, joy and sorrow share the stage An interview with Kalamazoo-born, Lansing-raised Lisa Kron is full of thoughtful pauses, some lasting several seconds. Often, she will answer a question, then rephrase it, changing a word or two to make a point even stronger. She edits as she…
There's No Place Like Home - Interview with Fun Home writer Lisa Kron
When Lisa Kron was 16, she saw a professional play at the Fisher Theatre for the first time — Twigs starring Sada Thompson, who won a Tony Award for her performance. The plot was divided into four sections, each focusing on a different woman in one family confronting issues involving the man in…
The Musical Jersey Boys About Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Set For Run at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit
Even as generations pass by, there's timeless music that has always stayed in the hearts of the fans all while finding new, younger listeners. Hitting their fame in the 1960s, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons redefined pop music with songs like "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry…